By: Christine Dunleavy, Vice President of Channel Management
In 1963, National Small Business Week was established to recognize the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. A few years later, Noridian opened its doors to eliminate administrative barriers and improve access to healthcare and delivered on that mission with the help of strong small business partners. Valuing those partnerships isn’t just a once-a-year conversation for Noridian. It is a continuous pillar of what we do, and it shapes how we deliver service to customers.
Why Small Businesses Matter in Federal Healthcare
Federal healthcare programs exist to serve the diverse and often challenging healthcare needs of patients across the United States. As a result, these programs can be complex, highly regulated, and difficult to navigate. Small businesses are critical players in this ecosystem. They bring innovation, agility, deep expertise in their areas of specialization, and an intimate understanding of the unique needs of federal healthcare programs. When combined with Noridian’s scale and expertise, the result has a compounding impact.
We see this collaboration not only as a necessity but as a responsibility. Together, we can scale solutions, solve problems faster and better, and ultimately improve access to care for millions.
What It’s Like to Work with Noridian
At Noridian, we don’t just look for subcontractors for transactional relationships. We seek trusted collaborators who share our values of integrity, transparency, and meaningful impact. This alignment has allowed us to focus on long-term business partnerships that foster mutual growth and reciprocal support.
We invest in getting to know each partner’s full range of capabilities and future potential, seeking to leverage not just what’s on the table today but what we can grow into together.
Looking Forward with Gratitude
This National Small Business Week, we thank the dedicated small business partners who share our values and help us eliminate administrative barriers and improve access to healthcare. You are essential collaborators, valued experts, and, above all, trusted partners in our work. Thank you.